公司对Zillow的"Zillow禁令"起诉,声称它损害了竞争和代理商,而Zillow则认为该政策是公平的.
Compass sues Zillow over its "Zillow Ban," claiming it harms competition and agents, while Zillow defends the policy as fair access.
曼哈顿法庭审理了普纳斯(Compass)针对日洛(Zillow Ban)提出的诉讼的第一天辩论,
A Manhattan court heard the first day of arguments in Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow over its "Zillow Ban," a policy restricting access to private listings if they were previously marketed exclusively elsewhere.
由CEO Robert Reffkin领导的指南针声称,这项规则扼杀竞争和伤害代理人,认为它通过恐惧迫使人们遵守规则。
Compass, led by CEO Robert Reffkin, claims the rule stifles competition and harms agents, arguing it forces compliance through fear.
Reffkin作证说,特工们感到被欺凌,理由是他母亲是指南针经纪人,他本人担心她母亲。
Reffkin testified that agents feel bullied, citing personal concern for his mother, a Compass broker.
Zillow为这项政策辩护,认为它是公平准入和透明度的保障,反驳Compass的说法被夸大,指出内部电子邮件显示Reffkin低估了Zillow的重要性。
Zillow defends the policy as a safeguard for fair access and transparency, countering that Compass’s claims are exaggerated and pointing to internal emails showing Reffkin downplayed Zillow’s importance.
预计法官将在终结辩论后作出裁决。
The judge is expected to rule after closing arguments.